PHOTOS: 12th annual Hattie's Mardi Gras Party to benefit New York City Ballet's SPAC residency

Hattie's Restaurant Catering Sales and Special Events Director Llona Hogan adjusts the tutu for the New York City Ballet principal dancer of "Firebird" on display for Hattie's Mardi Gras Party fundraiser to benefit the New York City Ballet.
(ERICA MILLER/emiller@saratogian.com)

Hattie's Mardi Gras Party will be held Saturday night, Jan. 19, 2013, at Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs. This year's event will benefit Saratoga Performing Arts Center's New York City Ballet residency, which was cut from two weeks to one for the upcoming season due to funding concerns.

The Mardi Gras Party will feature a New York City Ballet costume exhibit, with costumes by designer Karinska, and decor to transport attendees to Bourbon Street for the evening, which kicks off at 6 p.m. The fundraiser is sponsored by Hattie's Restaurant owners Jasper and Beth Alexander.